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"Tooth loss is very common and it can happen as a result of disease and trauma; therefore, the use of dental implants to provide support for replacement of missing teeth has a long and multifaceted history," according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Dr. Hector Naranjo, whose dental office is located in Parkland, FL, provides his patients with dental implants.

What is a dental implant?

Dentures used to be used before dental implants were invented to replace a missing tooth or several teeth.

The synthetic structure replaces the missing tooth root and is anchored to the jawbone. Dental implants consist of a titanium post that's inserted into the jawbone to prevent deterioration of the bone structure. A screw is inserted in the post to secure the abutment over the titanium post. The final part is a crown that matches the rest of your teeth is placed above the abutment to complete the restorative procedure and produce that beautiful smile.